Akshita Virdy

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  • Timeline

    May 2023 - now

    College of Science Ambassador

    Northeastern University
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Mar 2024 - Jun 2024

    Medical Assistant

    Carbon Health
    Current Company
    Jul 2024 - now

    Patient Care Technician at Hematology/Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • About me

    Patient Care Technician at BIDMC⎮Cell and Molecular Biology Student at Northeastern University⎮Pre-Medical⎮Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

  • Education

    • Georgetown university

      2020 - 2020
      Human anatomy and physiology

      3-Week Medical Academy in Human Anatomy and Physiology; I was able to speak with practicing doctors about their experience and learn from them. I learned about the different organs in depth, and how they work together to keep the body functioning well.

    • Northern highlands regional high school

      2018 - 2022
      High school diploma 4.23

      Activities and Societies: President of UNICEF club, Relay for Life, DECA, Cross Country, Track and Field (Sprinting and Javelin)

    • Northeastern university

      2022 - 2026
      Bachelor's degree cell/cellular and molecular biology

      Activities and Societies: The Undergraduate Research Club (Co-President), NU Science Magazine (Writer), American Medical Student Association, Undergraduate South Asian Association Intended minor in Public Health

    • The johns hopkins university

      2021 - 2021
      Surgery

      Introduction to Surgery Course in their Pre-College Program; I presented on the topic of a laparoscopic appendectomy at the end of this course to demonstrate my knowledge from this course.

  • Experience

    • Northeastern university

      May 2023 - now

      - Advising first-year and prospective students and families individually on academics and university experience - Lead student panels, admissions events, and information tabling events - Soliciting active participation by hosting engagement sessions, faculty and student panels, and workshops- Strategizing goals for the year and devising a plan to execute those goals- Work individually with club members to advise them on their experience in research at Northeastern - Networking within the research community in Boston, Greece, Ireland, and Oakland to obtain insights into current available research opportunities - Report arrivals of tutors and students and oversee the traffic flow of the tutoring space- Train new tutors in the conduct of the tutoring center - Conduct a literature review to answer questions raised by the principal investigator- Create models of microfluidic devices on Solidworks CAD software Employ collaborative instruction in order to improve students’ understanding of course material in general chemistry, organic chemistry, general biology, inquiries for biological sciences, and biological psychology

      • College of Science Ambassador

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Co-President of the Undergraduate Research Club (URC)

        May 2023 - now
      • Office Manager of the College of Science Tutoring Center

        Sept 2023 - now
      • College of Science Undergraduate Student Researcher at TUMOR Lab

        May 2024 - Jun 2024
      • Peer Tutor

        May 2023 - Jun 2023
    • Carbon health

      Mar 2024 - Jun 2024
      Medical assistant

      - Conduct patient care by taking vital signs, patient history, triaging, EKGs, and ear lavages- Perform lab testing such as urinalysis, blood glucose testing, rapid strep and influenza, and rapid HIV testing- Assist with procedures such as incision and drainage, lacerations, and wound care

    • Beth israel deaconess medical center

      Jul 2024 - now
      Patient care technician at hematology/oncology bone marrow transplant unit

      - Conduct patient care by taking vital signs, glucometry, and EKGs- Provide comfort for patients by performing daily care such as CHG baths- Assist patients with mobility to regain independence

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Basic life support for healthcare providers (bls)

      American heart association
      Oct 2023
    • College reading and learning association

      Northeastern university
      May 2023
    • Certified clinical medical assistant (ccma)

      National healthcareer association (nha)
      Sept 2023
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Akshita Virdy
      Co-President of the Undergraduate Research Club Northeastern University Oct 2024
    • Awarded to Akshita Virdy
      College of Science Dean's Undergraduate Research Award Northeastern University May 2024
    • Awarded to Akshita Virdy
      Dean's List Northeastern University Jan 2024 Fall 2022 - Fall 2023
    • Awarded to Akshita Virdy
      Vice President of the Undergraduate Research Club (URC) Northeastern University Sep 2023
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Secretary and Team Leader

      Issued by United South End Settlements on Jan 2023
      United South End SettlementsAssociated with Akshita Virdy
    • Northern Highlands Regional High School UNICEF Club President

      Issued by UNICEF USA on Sept 2019
      UNICEF USAAssociated with Akshita Virdy
    • Shadowing

      Issued by All Generations Women's Care on Jul 2023
      All Generations Women's CareAssociated with Akshita Virdy